wellness
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I want to break down a medication prescription. It gives the directions on how to take your meds. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) 25 mg PO bid PRN. This is how the doctor will often write the script. The pharmacy will print it out in easier to understand terms. In this example, the name of the medication,
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It’s pretty common for people to fall into a routine and forget a step. Things like taking medicine happen every day and it’s easy to forget if you did it already. This could happen while thinking about your day or getting interrupted. People sometimes blame being forgetful or overwhelmed. Sometimes they are scared if they
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Chronic: Lasts a long time. Disease: Any negative deviation from normal function. Chronic disease: A condition that lasts 3 months or longer and may worsen over time. The opposite of chronic is acute, meaning immediate or sudden change. The opposite of disease is wellness or health. You may hear these terms in the doctor’s office
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